Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza

Hematology | Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
12
conditions
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Christopher Forlenza is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Forlenza is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hodgkin Lymphoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles and participating in 20 clinical trials. Dr. Forlenza is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Forlenza has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

20 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab (NSC# 748726) in Combination With Chemo-Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab (NSC# 748726) in Combination With Chemo-Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide Phosphate, Filgrastim, Nivolumab, Pegfilgrastim, Prednisolone, Prednisone, Rituximab, Rituximab+Hyaluronidase Human, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I Study With an Expansion Cohort/Randomized Phase II Study of the Combinations of Ipilimumab, Nivolumab and Brentuximab Vedotin in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Phase I Study With an Expansion Cohort/Randomized Phase II Study of the Combinations of Ipilimumab, Nivolumab and Brentuximab Vedotin in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Brentuximab, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase III, Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) Plus AVD or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Plus AVD in Patients (Age >/= 12 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Phase III, Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) Plus AVD or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Plus AVD in Patients (Age >/= 12 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Procedure, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Brentuximab, Dacarbazine, Doxorubicin, Filgrastim, Nivolumab, Pegfilgrastim, Vinblastine
Study Phase: Phase 3
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) - Phase 2 Subprotocol of LOXO-292 in Patients With Tumors Harboring RET Gene Alterations
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) - Phase 2 Subprotocol of LOXO-292 in Patients With Tumors Harboring RET Gene Alterations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Selpercatinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 29, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Bleomycin, Brentuximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Methylprednisolone, Prednisone, Vincristine
Study Phase: Phase 3
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) Screening Protocol
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) Screening Protocol
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Ensartinib, Erdafitinib, Larotrectinib, Olaparib, Palbociclib, Samotolisib, Selpercatinib, Selumetinib Sulfate, Tazemetostat, Tipifarnib, Ulixertinib, Vemurafenib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Stopping Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI) to Assess Treatment-Free Remission (TFR) in Pediatric Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - Chronic Phase (CML-CP)
Stopping Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI) to Assess Treatment-Free Remission (TFR) in Pediatric Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - Chronic Phase (CML-CP)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 2
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice)- Phase 2 Subprotocol of Tipifarnib in Patients With Tumors Harboring HRAS Genomic Alterations
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice)- Phase 2 Subprotocol of Tipifarnib in Patients With Tumors Harboring HRAS Genomic Alterations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tipifarnib
Study Phase: Phase 2
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice)- Phase 2 Subprotocol of Ensartinib in Patients With Tumors Harboring ALK or ROS1 Genomic Alterations
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice)- Phase 2 Subprotocol of Ensartinib in Patients With Tumors Harboring ALK or ROS1 Genomic Alterations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Drug
Study Drug: Ensartinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) - Phase 2 Subprotocol of AG-120 (Ivosidenib) in Patients With Tumors Harboring IDH1 Mutations
NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) - Phase 2 Subprotocol of AG-120 (Ivosidenib) in Patients With Tumors Harboring IDH1 Mutations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ivosidenib
Study Phase: Phase 2
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34 Total Publications

Outcomes of Adolescents and Young Adults with AML Treated on Pediatric vs Adult Protocols.
Outcomes of Adolescents and Young Adults with AML Treated on Pediatric vs Adult Protocols.
Journal: Blood advances
Published: March 10, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hodgkin Lymphoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hodgkin Lymphoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Histiocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hodgkin Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Christopher J. Forlenza accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Health First. We recommend calling the office directly at 315-275-7320 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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